Charleston, SC 29422 Weather Alerts

Charleston County6:43 PM EDT32.85°N, 79.86°W

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 9:00 PM Fri·Issued 2:09 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Charleston SC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 2:09PM EDT until October 23 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Details

What: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).

Where: Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

When: Until 9 PM EDT this evening.

Impacts: This could result in some roads becoming impassable.

Additional details: High tide will occur around 6:30 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

What to do

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.

Areas: Coastal Colleton; Charleston

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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